The opportunity:
Flexport is looking to hire a Global Head of Treasury . The candidate hired for this role will be based in Dallas. This is a crucial role that will oversee the global Treasury function in a high growth, fast-paced, pre-IPO environment.
You will:
Treasury
Continued build out of a world class global Treasury team to help manage the day-to-day activities of a nearly $4B revenue generating business along with approximately $1B in cash and liquid assets.
Own and expand global banking relationships related to cash accounts, investments, debt facilities, and any other financial products used by the company.
Manage and invest excess cash in accordance with the Company Investment Policy, advising based on market conditions and recommending changes to the Investment Policy, accordingly.
Spearhead global cash flow forecasts and reporting process, partnering with FP&A.
Own lender relationships and lead all financing negotiations for credit facility amendments and new debt arrangements.
Oversee debt obligations including on-going borrowing needs, covenant compliance and reporting obligations.
Assess the need for, develop and implement programs to manage foreign currency risk including the identification of FX exposure, risk management instruments, and related reporting and analyses.
Develop and enhance reporting capabilities to help provide insight into working capital needs.
General
Partner with Accounting, Tax, Legal, and FP&A teams to support company growth, execute capitalizations, inter company loans, inter company settlements, forecasting and other treasury operations projects.
Ability to work in a fast paced high growth environment.
You should have:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business or equivalent practical experience.
An MBA or Masters degree is preferred.
CFA, CPA, and/or CTP certification strongly preferred.
Minimum of 15 years total post education experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, treasury, and/or banking.
Experience building out and leading a global team.
Strong analytical skills - experience in Excel and SQL.
Must possess excellent time management and prioritization skills.
About Flexport:
We believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global trade easier for everyone. We aim to do this by building the Operating System for Global trade - a strategic model combining advanced technology and data analytics, logistics infrastructure, and supply chain expertise. Flexport today connects almost 10,000 clients and suppliers across 109 countries. Founded in 2013, we've raised funding from reputable investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Michael Dell’s MSD Partners, Shopify, SoftBank Vision Fund, and Founders Fund.
Don’t have any freight forwarding experience?
What’s freight forwarding and why does it matter? Freight forwarding is the coordination and shipment of goods from one place to another and it’s what makes global trade possible. Flexport is on a mission to make global trade easier for everyone because we believe it can help connect the world and break down economic barriers .
We know this industry is complex. That’s why we invest in education starting day one with Flexport Academy , a one week intensive onboarding program designed specifically to set every new Flexport employee up for success.
We’re building the first Operating System for Global Trade. That’s why it’s incredibly important for us to bring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together with our industry veterans to help move the freight forwarding industry forward.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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